Ylla | Gosney Attorneys at Law represent families impacted by car accidents in Oklahoma City. Car accident injuries can devastate families and their communities, which is why it is recommended to consult with one of our attorneys if your life has been impacted by a car accident injury.
In this article, we’ve taken a deeper look at car accidents in our city to help drivers understand the prevalence and causes of serious accidents and fatal car accidents to hopefully promote safer driving practices.
If you need legal guidance for your car accident, please don’t hesitate to contact Ylla | Gosney today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
How Many Fatal Car Accidents Occur Each Year in Oklahoma City?
With a population of over 700,000, Oklahoma City ranked near the top 20 cities in California with the most fatal car accidents, according to OSHO. As a city known for its year-round warm weather and popular tourist attractions, OKC’s roads see significant traffic from locals and out-of-town visitors alike.
According to the CDC, Oklahoma City ranks as the third most dangerous city in the country for fatal car accidents. The combination of dense population centers, congested highways, and diverse driving habits from visitors contributes to the city’s elevated risk on the roadways.
The graph below reveals the number of car accidents and fatal car accidents experienced in Oklahoma City in 2021.
Fatal Car Accidents Over the Years in Oklahoma
Since 2021, U.S. traffic fatalities have continually fallen since surging to record highs in 2020 and 2021. However, despite these numbers, the number of fatal car accidents in the state of Oklahoma has remained relatively high, whereas other states’ fatal accidents have dropped substantially. Below is a graph showing how fatal car accidents in Oklahoma continue to be an issue.
Why Fatal Car Accidents are More Common in Oklahoma
A recent study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania revealed that fatal accidents are far more common in rural areas than in dense cities. The study shows that fewer roads and slower traffic speeds prevent drivers from having a fatal collision. While accidents are more frequent in major cities like Oklahoma City, fatal accidents are rarer due to having fewer high-speed roadways. However, since the state of Oklahoma has far more high-speed roads than most other places, you can see in the graph below how their fatal accidents per 100,000 citizens are much higher than other states.
How Ylla | Gosney Helps Oklahoma City Car Accident Victims:
If you find yourself involved in a car accident in Oklahoma City, you may face life-altering injuries, impacting your health and financial security for the foreseeable future. This is, unfortunately, the frightening reality most car accident victims face.
But that’s where Ylla | Gosney can help. Our firm specializes in helping you get your life back on track after a horrific accident. We do this by connecting you to immediate medical resources, protecting you from liability, and fully recovering compensation for the following damages:
- Special Damages: medical bills, ongoing treatment, costs that accumulate when you’re unable to work, like rent or mortgage payments
- General Damages: these are non-economic hardships like pain and suffering, anxiety, depression, mental trauma
- Wrongful Death Damages: these damages may be sought by a spouse or close relative for funeral arrangements, burial expenses, and medical treatment before a loved one’s death
- Punitive Damages: these damages are rare, but if the driver engaged in reckless driving with the intention of hurting you, then you could sue for punitive damages
Contact Ylla | Gosney, Attorneys at Law
If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident in Oklahoma City, Ylla Gosney Attorneys at Law can help. While insurance companies will typically reduce your compensation or outright deny your claim, our firm stands up on behalf of injured car accident victims and protects their right to fair compensation.
Taking the first step toward legal action can seem intimidating, but with us, you’re never alone in this fight.
Contact Ylla Goseny today for a free consultation and see what legal options are available for your situation.
